A mild February day 4 - 8C heavy rain in the morning bright sunny spells later with a brisk W wind
Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, 5 Cetti's warblers, 2 snipe, buzzard, 6 song thrushes, 11 Gadwall, 2 great crested grebes, 7 goldeneyes, kestrel, 6 stock doves, goldcrest, water rail, 10 fieldfares
Town Centre - Grey wagtail
North Pier - 2000 Starlings (minimum in one flock seen going to roost probably many more)
Little Marton Windmill/WindmillWood - 2 Buzzards (over)
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like, Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Friday, 27 February 2015
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Wednesday 25th February
A mild day 4 - 9C sunny spells turning overcast with showers, light to moderate increasing SW wind
Marton Mere LNR - Raven (east fields), firecrest, 4 goldeneyes, pochard, buzzard, 125 lapwings (incl displaying), 100 fieldfares, 50 redwings (east fields), 3 tree sparrows, 2 Cetti's warblers, 7-spot ladybird, hartstongue fern
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cups still showing, 2 jays
Lawson's Field - 2 Bumble Bees, Sparrowhawk, 2 mistle thrushes
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like, Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Marton Mere LNR - Raven (east fields), firecrest, 4 goldeneyes, pochard, buzzard, 125 lapwings (incl displaying), 100 fieldfares, 50 redwings (east fields), 3 tree sparrows, 2 Cetti's warblers, 7-spot ladybird, hartstongue fern
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cups still showing, 2 jays
Lawson's Field - 2 Bumble Bees, Sparrowhawk, 2 mistle thrushes
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like, Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Tuesday 24th February
A cool day 3 - 6C sunny spells with a strong Westerly wind
Marton Mere LNR - Buzzard, water rail, 2 mistle thrushes.
Salisbury Woodland - 2 Coal tits, treecreeper, 15 magpies, scarlet elf cups still showing
Stanley Park - 2 Great crested grebes (displaying), pochard
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Monday 23rd February
A mixed day 4-6C sunny spells witha strong cold SW wind
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cup (No records for Fylde on the National Biodiversity Network database)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cup (No records for Fylde on the National Biodiversity Network database)
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| Tiny scarlet elf cups by Barry of Blackpool |
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Monday, 23 February 2015
Weekend round-up 20th - 22nd February
A mixed weekend 2 - 8C sunny spells and cold wintry showers with brisk onshore winds
Sunday 22nd February
Stadium Avenue - Sparrowhawk
Preston New Road - Siskin, 38 goldfinches
Stanley Park - Pochard
Starr Gate - 4000 Common scoters
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Great Crested Grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 2 Cetti's warblers
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Saturday 21st February
North Shore - Razorbill (N), kittiwake (S), 4 shelducks (S)
Friday 20th February
Starr Gate - 129 Oystercatchers, 43 sanderlings, ringed plover
North Blackpool Pond Trail - 4 Pochards, 22 mallards, great crested grebe, 17 goldfinches, 2 great spotted woodpeckers
Marton Mere LNR - 8 Snipe, barn owl, 60 lapwings, 4 pochards, Cetti's warbler
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Sunday 22nd February
Stadium Avenue - Sparrowhawk
Preston New Road - Siskin, 38 goldfinches
Stanley Park - Pochard
Starr Gate - 4000 Common scoters
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Great Crested Grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 2 Cetti's warblers
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Saturday 21st February
North Shore - Razorbill (N), kittiwake (S), 4 shelducks (S)
Friday 20th February
Starr Gate - 129 Oystercatchers, 43 sanderlings, ringed plover
North Blackpool Pond Trail - 4 Pochards, 22 mallards, great crested grebe, 17 goldfinches, 2 great spotted woodpeckers
Marton Mere LNR - 8 Snipe, barn owl, 60 lapwings, 4 pochards, Cetti's warbler
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Thursday 19th February
A mild day 5 - 8C, wet start sunny spells later, moderate SW wind
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Roe deer
Stanley Park - 2 Goldcrests
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Roe deer
Stanley Park - 2 Goldcrests
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Week beginning Monday 16th February
A milder week 3 - 9C sunny spells with light to moderate onshore winds
Wednesday 18th February
Central Pier - 5000 Starlings
Marton Mere LNR- Bullfinch, 2 tree sparrows, 55 lapwings, 85 fieldfares, 4 redwings, 15 linnets, 2 Cetti's warblers, goldcrest, 2 Shelducks
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Starr Gate - Harbour porpoise, 3 red throated divers, 2 red breasted mergansers, 4300 common scoters
New South Promenade - Turnstone (on promenade near mirror ball - never seen one up there before), 500 common scoters, 3 eiders, great crested grebe
North Shore - Shelduck (N), red throated diver
Tuesday 17th February
Marton Mere LNR - Curlew (E), bullfinch
New South Promenade - Mediterranean gull (S)
Monday 16th February
Washington Avenue - Frog
New South Promenade - 29 Redshanks, 19 turnstones, ringed plover
Solaris Centre - Magpie (S - very rare here)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 18th February
Central Pier - 5000 Starlings
Marton Mere LNR- Bullfinch, 2 tree sparrows, 55 lapwings, 85 fieldfares, 4 redwings, 15 linnets, 2 Cetti's warblers, goldcrest, 2 Shelducks
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Starr Gate - Harbour porpoise, 3 red throated divers, 2 red breasted mergansers, 4300 common scoters
New South Promenade - Turnstone (on promenade near mirror ball - never seen one up there before), 500 common scoters, 3 eiders, great crested grebe
North Shore - Shelduck (N), red throated diver
Tuesday 17th February
Marton Mere LNR - Curlew (E), bullfinch
New South Promenade - Mediterranean gull (S)
Monday 16th February
Washington Avenue - Frog
New South Promenade - 29 Redshanks, 19 turnstones, ringed plover
Solaris Centre - Magpie (S - very rare here)
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| Long eared owls photographed recently by Predz of Marton |
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
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